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WASHINGTON, D.C. — In his 2024 budget address, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro unveiled a sweeping progressive agenda that has sparked intense debate across the Keystone State. The proposed budget, which …
Governor Shapiro’s Progressive Budget Proposal: Visionary or Overreaching? Read More
POTTSTOWN, PA — State Rep. Paul Friel, D-Chester, has given a ringing endorsement to Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2024-25 budget proposal, describing it as a “fundamentally sound” plan that promises significant …
State Rep. Paul Friel Endorses Governor Shapiro’s Bold Budget Plan Read More
NEW HOLLAND, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro and Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding visited New Holland Agriculture’s Lancaster County campus yesterday. The visit gave them a first-hand look at the …
Governor Shapiro’s Budget Puts Pennsylvania Agriculture in the Spotlight with $10.3M Innovation Fund Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2024-25 budget proposal, which includes a $1.3 billion investment in education and tax relief for homeowners, has come under fire from House Republican leaders. Labeling …
House GOP Leaders Criticize Shapiro’s Budget Proposal: A ‘Fiscal Phishing Scam’? Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Governor Shapiro unveiled a sweeping budget proposal yesterday aimed at improving access to quality education for all students in the state, from kindergarteners to college seniors.
Gov. Shapiro’s Bold Budget Proposal: A New Era for Education in Pennsylvania? Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In his address today to the General Assembly, Governor Shapiro laid out an ambitious budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year, driving his plan to create opportunities and …
Gov. Josh Shapiro Unveils ‘Get Stuff Done’ Budget Proposal for 2024-25 Read More
DELAWARE COUNTY, PA — The Basic Education Funding Commission’s recent approval of the 2024 Basic Education Funding Report has stirred up a political tempest in Pennsylvania. The contentious 8-7 vote …
Senator Kearney’s Optimism Sparks Debate on Basic Education Funding in Pennsylvania Read More
PAOLI, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro this week signed into law a significant bipartisan state budget for 2023-24. The legislation includes major funding initiatives that will serve to propel Pennsylvania …
Historic Bipartisan State Budget Signed into Law, Championed by State Rep. Melissa Shusterman Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania reported a collection of $3.1 billion in General Fund revenue for November, surpassing the anticipated amount by $46.4 million, or 1.5 percent, according to …
Pennsylvania General Fund Revenue Exceeds November Estimate; Sales and Personal Income Tax Fall Short Read More
Op-Ed by Nancy Murray, M.S., president of The Arc of Greater Pittsburgh and senior vice president of Achieva The PA House has passed a budget that includes a $170 million …
Taking $170M From the ID/A Budget Is Defunding, Not Saving Read More